Using iVR to deliver optimal psychotherapy experience—current perspectives on VRET for acrophobia [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyImmersive Virtual Reality (iVR) presents a promising avenue for treating acrophobia through Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET). This paper explores the current state of VRET for acrophobia, identifying significant technological and practical ...
Vojtech Jurik
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Artificial intelligence (AI) for virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET): A systematic review [PDF]
Translational PsychiatryObjective This systematic review maps what is known about using artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) to better meet the needs of patients and therapists.
Kamilla Bergsnev +1 more
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Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Fear of Heights: Clinicians’ Attitudes Become More Positive After Trying VRET [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 BackgroundVirtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) has the potential to solve logistic challenges when treating specific phobias. However, VRET has yet to see a large-scale implementation in clinical settings despite positive findings in treatment trials.
Stian Solem, Solem Stian
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Exploring Predictors of Counselors’ Acceptance of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy With Resistance and Job Contexts as Moderators: Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study [PDF]
Journal of Medical Internet ResearchBackgroundExposure therapy effectively treats anxiety disorders but faces implementation barriers, including cost, time constraints, and reluctance from therapists and clients.
Myungsung Kim +5 more
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The Symbiosis of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy and Telemental Health: A Review
Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 2022 Phobias and related anxiety are common and costly mental health disorders. Experts anticipate the prevalence of phobias will increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Exposure therapies have been established as effective and reliable treatments for anxiety,
Triton Ong +2 more
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Frontiers in Digital Health, 2022 Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) has been shown to be an effective technique for reducing social anxiety. People who stutter are at greater risk of developing heightened social anxiety.
Nejra Van Zalk, Van Zalk Nejra
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The efficacy of home-based virtual reality exposure therapy as an add-on to behavioral therapy for children with selective mutism: Protocol for a single-case experimental design [PDF]
Contemporary Clinical Trials CommunicationsBackground: Selective Mutism (SM) is a rare childhood anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak in specific social situations, despite speaking freely in others.
Wendy van Vlerken +8 more
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Frontiers in Digital Health, 2023 We report on findings from the first randomized controlled pilot trial of virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) developed specifically for reducing social anxiety associated with stuttering.
Nejra Van Zalk, Van Zalk Nejra
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Augmenting self-guided virtual-reality exposure therapy for social anxiety with biofeedback: a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryIntroductionWe previously found that self-guided Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) improved Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) and reduced heartrate.
Preethi Premkumar +6 more
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Blended Mobile-Based Interventions With Integrated Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders: Thematic Analysis of Patient Perspectives [PDF]
JMIR Human FactorsBackgroundGuided mobile-based interventions may mitigate symptoms of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, agoraphobia, or social anxiety disorder.
Jari Planert +7 more
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